Meet Poet Anne Spencer Visit http://www.annespencermuseum.com/biography.php to learn more about Anne Spencer, 1882-1975, poet, teacher, gardener. Meet Ida Gray Nelsen First Black Female Dentist Ida Gray Nelson Rollins (1867-1953) became the first black woman to earn a doctor of dental surgery degree in the United States. She graduated from the University of Michigan. Around 1860… [Read More]

Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars announces nearlyl 20 scholarships now available for 2021. Application period is open until April 20, 2021.  Create profile/apply online at https://fairhaven.dollarsforscholars.org   NEW scholarships are being added constantly. Check your profile weekly to see what NEW scholarships you qualify for both at the local and national level. Scholarships are awarded for a… [Read More]

Gifts to Give of Acushnet is in need of donated items and volunteers. The organization has continued its mission throughout the pandemic, but with fewer volunteers. They need volunteers to sort and inspect donations, fill backpacks with school supplies, fulfill requests for gift packages, help with small main­tenance tasks in the building, and lots of… [Read More]

Meet Helen Williams Helen Williams was the first African American fashion model to cross over into the mainstream, rising to fame in Paris and New York in late 1950s and early 1960s. Learn more at https://www.arogundade.com/helen-williams-the-first-black-female-fashion-model.html  Meet Janet Collins Janet Collins, American ballet dancer and choreographer, was acclaimed for the beauty of her dancing on… [Read More]

A TRIBUTE TO COMMEMORATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH  Westport Women Taking Care of History, Written by Jenny O’Neill and Betty Slade  “It is striking how many women have been leaders in the effort to preserve Westport’s history. This series of profiles celebrates the contribu­tion made by Westport women towards historic preserva­tion, whether through documenta­tion, education, building… [Read More]

Acushnet testing • Saturdays from 9 a.m.–noon in the parking lot behind the Council on Aging (59 South Main Street) using our trailer We have witnessed a decline in the Saturday attendance and this change allows us to adjust our staffing level.  Fairhaven testing The Fairhaven Fire Department is administering COVID-19 tests for residents on Saturday… [Read More]

Gifts to Give of Acushnet is in need of donated items and volunteers. The organization has continued its mission throughout the pandemic, but with fewer volunteers. They need volunteers to sort and inspect donations, fill backpacks with school supplies, fulfill requests for gift packages, help with small main­tenance tasks in the building, and lots of… [Read More]

Mass. Attorney General Maura Healey issued guidance to protect consumers who will receive an economic impact payment as a result of the federal government’s American Rescue Plan from unfair and deceptive debt collection practices. The guidance makes clear these payments must go directly to help families and individuals, and not to debt collectors. Any attempt… [Read More]

A Poet in Stone: Edmonia Lewis (1844-1905). Edmonia Lewis was born free in Upstate New York. She worked for most of her career in Rome, Italy and was the first African American sculptor to achieve international prominence. She began to gain prominence in the United States during the Civil War, incorporating themes relating to Black and indigenous… [Read More]

Don’t be a victim to scam! Watch the video below to learn more about the reports that have been filed by Fairhaven residents for scam scenarios and how to avoid falling prey: https://www.fairhaventv.com/single-post/fairhaven-police-elder-scam-psa ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 3/18/21 issue: 03-18-21 CandidatesNight